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Daily schedule of a person living in India

Weekday schedule of an Indian office worker

Time (local time)	Activities
6:00-7:00	After waking up, many people do morning yoga or meditation. They have breakfast with their family over chai and get ready.
7:00-8:30	Commuting. In big cities, they use crowded trains and buses. Autorickshaws and motorbike taxis are also common means of transportation.
9:00-13:00	Morning work. Indian companies start relatively late, and mornings are mainly spent responding to emails and holding team meetings.
13:00-14:00	Lunch break. They eat at restaurants or food stalls near the office. Many people prefer the traditional set meal (thali) eaten with their hands.
14:00-18:00	Afternoon work. Focus on customer service and project work. Indian companies often have conference calls with Western companies during this time.
18:00-19:30	Leave work. Overtime is relatively low, but it can be late at IT companies. Some people do shopping on the way home.
19:30-21:00	Dinner with family. Roti and curry are the norm in North India, while dosa and rice are the norm in South India. After dinner, watch TV.
21:00-22:30	Relaxation time. Check social media and watch videos on your smartphone. It is common to have long phone conversations with friends.
22:30-23:30	Getting ready for bed. In hot areas, people may take a cold shower. It is common to go to bed while talking with family.

Weekday schedule of Indian students

Time (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	Many students wake up early to study. They review and prepare for important subjects in the cooler hours of the morning.
6:30-7:30	Breakfast and get ready. They change into their uniform and have a light breakfast. Many schools use white uniforms.
7:30-8:30	Commute to school. They use school buses, bicycles, or rickshaws. In big cities, they leave early to avoid traffic jams.
8:30-13:30	Morning classes. Each class lasts 40-45 minutes and covers core subjects such as English, Hindi, math, and science.
13:30-14:15	Lunch break. Students eat their lunch in the classroom. Many families are vegetarian, so vegetarian meals are common.
14:15-16:00	Afternoon classes. Practical subjects such as physical education, art, and music. In hot regions, physical education is avoided during this time.
16:00-17:30	Extracurricular activities. Many students participate in sports such as cricket and badminton, and cultural clubs.
17:30-19:00	After returning home, students take a break and have a light meal. Time to talk with their families about the day's events. Some students start their homework.
19:00-21:30	Study time. Students go to cram schools or study at home. India is passionate about education, so it is common to study until late at night.
21:30-22:30	Dinner and relaxation time. Relax by watching TV or listening to music.
22:30-23:30	Getting ready for bed. Getting ready for the next day, talking with family before going to bed. Students living in dormitories have a set time for lights out.